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HEAD N SHOULDERS SHAMPOO

A MySebDermTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glendale, AZ

I occasionally use Head N Shoulders 2/1 with tea tree oil and most of the time my scalp/hair comes out good..
I see tea tree oil is making a come back and this good to use for someone that has Seborrheic Dermatitis...?
11/19/2025

November 19, 2025
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I have not tried the 2 in 1 with tree oil. If it's working for you I'd say stick with it. It's great you are finding some relief. I do like the head and shoulders Bare with minimal (9) ingredients. I just got the head and shoulders color supreme and it has argon oil and botanical extracts with 13 ingredients more but still less than most shampoos out there. You do have to order via Amazon. I'm excited to try it. I hope it helps me.Onw more thing I'm trying to stretch my wash days to twice a week. Use to do 3 times a week. I am finding that I will see some. What appears to be greasy type dandruff. Not the flaky kind. I have a combo so I think holding off on washing is help ing my scalp produce more natural oil and keeping it less dry, so it's finding a balance and if it's a little greasy Id rather have that then the extreme itchiness and tightness that is constant. It is still apparent but som what less irritating. I've just started so fingers crossed in that and the new shampoo. Keep us posted on how your doing. Hope your have NG a good day

November 19, 2025
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Is Head & Shoulders with tea tree oil a good option for seborrheic dermatitis?

Yes, tea tree oil can be helpful for seborrheic dermatitis! It has antifungal properties that may help control the Malassezia yeast overgrowth associated with the condition. Research shows that shampoos containing 5% tea tree oil can be Show Full Answer

Is Head & Shoulders with tea tree oil a good option for seborrheic dermatitis?

Yes, tea tree oil can be helpful for seborrheic dermatitis! It has antifungal properties that may help control the Malassezia yeast overgrowth associated with the condition. Research shows that shampoos containing 5% tea tree oil can be effective when applied to the scalp for 3-10 minutes before rinsing.

Since you're already seeing good results most of the time with your Head & Shoulders tea tree oil shampoo, that's a positive sign. Many people with seborrheic dermatitis have found tea tree oil products beneficial for managing their symptoms. A few things to keep in mind:

- If a shampoo becomes less effective over time, rotating between different types can help maintain results
- Watch for any signs of irritation like burning, itching, or skin discoloration, which could indicate sensitivity
- Tea tree oil should always be diluted (like in your shampoo) and never applied pure to the skin
- It's worth discussing with your dermatologist, especially if you're using other treatments

A MySebDermTeam member shared: "I've been using a tea tree and geranium essential oil mixture I made, and it's been working great lately!"

November 19, 2025

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